A Michele Conti scratchbuilt 1:12 scale model Mercedes-Benz W196, Italian, mid 1950s
Chichester, 14 September
Lot sold
USD 2 529 - 3 793
GBP 2 000 - 3 000 (listed)
Estimate
USD 2 529 - 3 793
GBP 2 000 - 3 000 (listed)
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TypeToys & Games
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Lot number139
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Location
Description
kerbside model, signed Conti. M to the underside, produced in the mid 1950s by the renowned model maker, shaped body of hand formed metal, originally hammered out by Conti over his master wooden body buck, with articulated steering, wheels with rubber tyres, the cockpit with leather seat, steering wheel loose, the body finished in silver coloured Grand Prix race livery, 35cm long.
Bonhams 1793
101 New Bond Street
London
W1S 1SR
Contact Person
Kontaktperson
First name
Bonhams Collectors’ Car department
Phone
+44-2074685801
Fax
+44-2074477401